🐋Regulations on Marine Mammal Taking for Oil and Gas Activities
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of America (Formerly Gulf of Mexico)
Summary
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA regulations for taking marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America, originally published as "Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico," notification is hereby given that a Letter of Authorization (LOA) has been issued to WesternGeco for the take of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the Gulf of America (GOA).
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The notice involves regulatory requirements for oil and gas industry operators in the Gulf of America regarding the incidental take of marine mammals, necessitating compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Business owners must ensure adherence to these regulations to avoid potential legal repercussions and operational disruptions.